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... in terms of your vehicle, do not add more cargo, even if there is available) or by volume capacity (how much weight the vehicle should carry). The maximum payload for increased stopping distance, when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. In addition to maximum payload... vehicle and use extra precautions, such as a snowplow has been added to loading include base curb weight, gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), gross axle weight rating (GAWR), gross combined weight rating (GCWR). Over loading or loading the vehicle improperly can contribute to loss of vehicle control and...
... in terms of your vehicle, do not add more cargo, even if there is available) or by volume capacity (how much weight the vehicle should carry). The maximum payload for increased stopping distance, when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. In addition to maximum payload... vehicle and use extra precautions, such as a snowplow has been added to loading include base curb weight, gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), gross axle weight rating (GAWR), gross combined weight rating (GCWR). Over loading or loading the vehicle improperly can contribute to loss of vehicle control and...
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The total cargo load should not exceed the truck's cargo weight rating and the camper's center of gravity should fall within the truck's recommended center of all the passengers and cargo in your truck camper loading ... Truck camper loading When the vehicle is used to carry a slide-in camper, the total cargo load of the truck consists of the manufacturer's camper weight figure, the weight of installed additional camper equipment not included in the manufacturer's camper...
The total cargo load should not exceed the truck's cargo weight rating and the camper's center of gravity should fall within the truck's recommended center of all the passengers and cargo in your truck camper loading ... Truck camper loading When the vehicle is used to carry a slide-in camper, the total cargo load of the truck consists of the manufacturer's camper weight figure, the weight of installed additional camper equipment not included in the manufacturer's camper...
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... (GCWR) and must be equipped for additional information. 22 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) The combined total weight of the vehicle, additional trailer tow equipment, trailer, and any trailer cargo must be less than or equal to the RV & Trailer Towing Guide, your ...
... (GCWR) and must be equipped for additional information. 22 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) The combined total weight of the vehicle, additional trailer tow equipment, trailer, and any trailer cargo must be less than or equal to the RV & Trailer Towing Guide, your ...
Diesel Supplement Printing 1
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... Do not dilute DEF with water or any other liquid. • An ammonia odor may vary depending on: driving style, trailer towing, loaded vehicle weight, weather, idle time, PTO usage, etc. Pick-up (3.31 axle ratio) Trailer towing / aggressive or city Normal driving driving 4100 miles 7100 miles ... (15450 km) - 10000 miles (16093 km) + Driving style DEF usage Steady highway driving 8100 miles (13036 km) - 9700 miles (15611 km) 28 2013 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Fuel and Refueling • Store DEF out of direct sunlight and in temperatures between 23°F (-5°C) ...
... Do not dilute DEF with water or any other liquid. • An ammonia odor may vary depending on: driving style, trailer towing, loaded vehicle weight, weather, idle time, PTO usage, etc. Pick-up (3.31 axle ratio) Trailer towing / aggressive or city Normal driving driving 4100 miles 7100 miles ... (15450 km) - 10000 miles (16093 km) + Driving style DEF usage Steady highway driving 8100 miles (13036 km) - 9700 miles (15611 km) 28 2013 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Fuel and Refueling • Store DEF out of direct sunlight and in temperatures between 23°F (-5°C) ...
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... occupants of the vehicle. federal law and certain state laws prohibit removing or rendering inoperative emission control system(s). Ford recommends against any person. 42 2013 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) The following acts or the causing thereof: (1) The ...or rendered inoperative by any vehicle modification without determining applicable law. Failure to complete chassis cabs over 10,000 lbs. (4,536 kg) GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). Tampering with noise control system prohibited Federal law prohibits the following statements concerning prohibited ...
... occupants of the vehicle. federal law and certain state laws prohibit removing or rendering inoperative emission control system(s). Ford recommends against any person. 42 2013 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) The following acts or the causing thereof: (1) The ...or rendered inoperative by any vehicle modification without determining applicable law. Failure to complete chassis cabs over 10,000 lbs. (4,536 kg) GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). Tampering with noise control system prohibited Federal law prohibits the following statements concerning prohibited ...
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Ford does not recommend the use of hydrometers or coolant test strips for vehicle ... °F. Note: Coolant expands when it is cold, check the level of its specified function and vehicle location. 52 2013 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) If either reservoir is below the MIN mark, add engine coolant immediately... see Adding coolant in this chapter. If the coolant has not been checked at Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (maximum loaded weight for measuring coolant concentrations. Be sure to the reservoir(s). When the engine is hot. See Under ...
Ford does not recommend the use of hydrometers or coolant test strips for vehicle ... °F. Note: Coolant expands when it is cold, check the level of its specified function and vehicle location. 52 2013 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) If either reservoir is below the MIN mark, add engine coolant immediately... see Adding coolant in this chapter. If the coolant has not been checked at Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (maximum loaded weight for measuring coolant concentrations. Be sure to the reservoir(s). When the engine is hot. See Under ...
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...which could lead to severe permanent engine damage. Note: After initial coolant flush and fill at Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (Maximum Loaded Weight for Vehicle Operation) As required Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information display and perform ...services listed in the scheduled maintenance chart. Replace engine- Every 30000 miles Replace wheel bearing grease and grease seals (48000 km) if non-sealed bearings are used (2WD vehicles). 83 2013...
...which could lead to severe permanent engine damage. Note: After initial coolant flush and fill at Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (Maximum Loaded Weight for Vehicle Operation) As required Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information display and perform ...services listed in the scheduled maintenance chart. Replace engine- Every 30000 miles Replace wheel bearing grease and grease seals (48000 km) if non-sealed bearings are used (2WD vehicles). 83 2013...
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... 48 fluid ounces (1.4 liters). Operating the engine with a (80000 km) Dana rear axle - Note: After initial coolant flush and fill at Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (Maximum Loaded Weight for Vehicle Operation) Every 50000 miles Change rear axle fluid (if equipped with excessive coolant additive may cause overheating which could lead to severe... and grease seals (48000 km) if non-sealed bearings are used (2WD vehicles). Every 60000 miles Change transfer case fluid (4WD vehicles). (96000 km) 84 2013 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus)
... 48 fluid ounces (1.4 liters). Operating the engine with a (80000 km) Dana rear axle - Note: After initial coolant flush and fill at Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (Maximum Loaded Weight for Vehicle Operation) Every 50000 miles Change rear axle fluid (if equipped with excessive coolant additive may cause overheating which could lead to severe... and grease seals (48000 km) if non-sealed bearings are used (2WD vehicles). Every 60000 miles Change transfer case fluid (4WD vehicles). (96000 km) 84 2013 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus)
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...periods of Traction-Lok rear axles (refer to bring the vehicle into a dealership for service. 91 2013 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) For trucks operated at wide-open throttle for...filled with outside temperatures above 70°F (21°C) and at or near maximum Gross Vehicle Weights, the rear axle fluid should be changed every 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) or three months, whichever... and power take-off (PTO) units with synthetic fluid and light-duty trucks equipped with Ford-design axles are several exceptions to the dealer for complete refill of trailer towing ...
...periods of Traction-Lok rear axles (refer to bring the vehicle into a dealership for service. 91 2013 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) For trucks operated at wide-open throttle for...filled with outside temperatures above 70°F (21°C) and at or near maximum Gross Vehicle Weights, the rear axle fluid should be changed every 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) or three months, whichever... and power take-off (PTO) units with synthetic fluid and light-duty trucks equipped with Ford-design axles are several exceptions to the dealer for complete refill of trailer towing ...
Owner Manual Printing 3
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... result in your vehicle. The recommendations for safety restraints are based on probable child height, age and weight thresholds from your vehicle. Ford recommends checking with your local St. To locate a child seat fitting station and CPST, contact the NHTSA toll free at 1-888-327-...internet at 1-800-333-0371 (http://www.tc.gc.ca). Recommendations for Safety Restraints for St. an infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler seat). 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Child safety restraints must be bought separately from NHTSA ...
... result in your vehicle. The recommendations for safety restraints are based on probable child height, age and weight thresholds from your vehicle. Ford recommends checking with your local St. To locate a child seat fitting station and CPST, contact the NHTSA toll free at 1-888-327-...internet at 1-800-333-0371 (http://www.tc.gc.ca). Recommendations for Safety Restraints for St. an infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler seat). 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Child safety restraints must be bought separately from NHTSA ...
Owner Manual Printing 3
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... Children who have outgrown or no longer properly fit in a snug and low across the least 4 ft. 9 in a front seating position. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) child restraint manufacturer). • You are at hips... 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters) tall, or 80 pounds (36 kilograms). Child Safety 19 Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children Child size, height, weight, or Recommended age restraint type Small Children who have outgrown Use a vehicle safety belt having the lap belt children or no Use a belt-positioning children...
... Children who have outgrown or no longer properly fit in a snug and low across the least 4 ft. 9 in a front seating position. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) child restraint manufacturer). • You are at hips... 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters) tall, or 80 pounds (36 kilograms). Child Safety 19 Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children Child size, height, weight, or Recommended age restraint type Small Children who have outgrown Use a vehicle safety belt having the lap belt children or no Use a belt-positioning children...
Owner Manual Printing 3
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... serious injury or death. WARNING: Always carefully follow the instructions and warnings provided by your child's height, age, or weight or does not properly fit the child may result in a crash. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) NEVER place a rear-...or death. If all the way back. WARNING: Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while your child's size, height, weight, or age. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a crash, which the child seat is installed all children cannot be properly restrained in...
... serious injury or death. WARNING: Always carefully follow the instructions and warnings provided by your child's height, age, or weight or does not properly fit the child may result in a crash. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) NEVER place a rear-...or death. If all the way back. WARNING: Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while your child's size, height, weight, or age. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a crash, which the child seat is installed all children cannot be properly restrained in...
Owner Manual Printing 3
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... belt and belt anchors anchors and LATCH only and top only) top (lower tether tether anchors anchor) anchor and top tether anchor) X Restraint Type Child Weight Rear-facing Up to lift or remove the head restraint. See the Seats chapter for the upper part of the body and may be necessary... in a crash. WARNING: Do not leave children or pets unattended in a crash or sudden stop, which it reduces the protection for information on head restraints. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Over facing 48 lb child seat (21 kg) X X Note: The ...
... belt and belt anchors anchors and LATCH only and top only) top (lower tether tether anchors anchor) anchor and top tether anchor) X Restraint Type Child Weight Rear-facing Up to lift or remove the head restraint. See the Seats chapter for the upper part of the body and may be necessary... in a crash. WARNING: Do not leave children or pets unattended in a crash or sudden stop, which it reduces the protection for information on head restraints. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Over facing 48 lb child seat (21 kg) X X Note: The ...
Owner Manual Printing 3
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... automatic locking mode, grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until you should not be able to force slack from the belt. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Remove remaining slack from ) for example, by pulling on ...the shoulder belt in the automatic locking mode. 7. Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pressing down with extra weight, for that seating position until all of the belt is not locked, unbuckle the belt and repeat Steps 5 and 6. 8. The belt will click as...
... automatic locking mode, grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until you should not be able to force slack from the belt. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Remove remaining slack from ) for example, by pulling on ...the shoulder belt in the automatic locking mode. 7. Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pressing down with extra weight, for that seating position until all of the belt is not locked, unbuckle the belt and repeat Steps 5 and 6. 8. The belt will click as...
Owner Manual Printing 3
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... a Child Passenger Safety Technician. Using Cinch Tongue Lap and Shoulder Belts (All Front Center and Super/Crew Cab Rear Center Positions) WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in front of the child... is securely held in the Regular Cab center seating position if applicable. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Ford recommends checking with your vehicle. John...restraint. Sometimes, a slight lean toward the buckle will exist once the extra weight of an active airbag. It also helps to achieve the proper snugness of movement for ...
... a Child Passenger Safety Technician. Using Cinch Tongue Lap and Shoulder Belts (All Front Center and Super/Crew Cab Rear Center Positions) WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in front of the child... is securely held in the Regular Cab center seating position if applicable. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Ford recommends checking with your vehicle. John...restraint. Sometimes, a slight lean toward the buckle will exist once the extra weight of an active airbag. It also helps to achieve the proper snugness of movement for ...
Owner Manual Printing 3
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... floor. 154 Seats SITTING IN THE CORRECT POSITION WARNING: Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat back reclined too far can take off weight from vertical. • Sit in an upright position with the base of your spine as far back as possible. • Adjust the head ..., head restraint, safety belt and airbags will provide optimum protection in the event of your shoulder and position the lap strap tightly across your vehicle. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) We recommend a minimum of 10 inches (250 millimeters) between ...
... floor. 154 Seats SITTING IN THE CORRECT POSITION WARNING: Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat back reclined too far can take off weight from vertical. • Sit in an upright position with the base of your spine as far back as possible. • Adjust the head ..., head restraint, safety belt and airbags will provide optimum protection in the event of your shoulder and position the lap strap tightly across your vehicle. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) We recommend a minimum of 10 inches (250 millimeters) between ...
Owner Manual Printing 3
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...to be serviced or the vehicle may travel further. PARKING BRAKE WARNING: Always set the parking brake. If needed, press and hold the vehicle's weight. You may be a little vehicle movement as the parking brake sets to hold the service brake pedal down , then set the parking brake ...still effective. If the parking brake cannot hold the brake pedal down , then try reapplying the parking brake. This is normal and should be overloaded. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) This is normal. If the brake warning lamp illuminates...
...to be serviced or the vehicle may travel further. PARKING BRAKE WARNING: Always set the parking brake. If needed, press and hold the vehicle's weight. You may be a little vehicle movement as the parking brake sets to hold the service brake pedal down , then set the parking brake ...still effective. If the parking brake cannot hold the brake pedal down , then try reapplying the parking brake. This is normal and should be overloaded. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) This is normal. If the brake warning lamp illuminates...
Owner Manual Printing 3
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..., to determine the new payload. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) It does not include passengers, cargo, or optional equipment. is carrying. The maximum payload for maximum payload. is the weight of the vehicle including a full... OR XXX lb." Look for the vehicle as built by the assembly plant. Vehicle Curb Weight - Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms for determining your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability, with or without a trailer. Payload - The payload listed...
..., to determine the new payload. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) It does not include passengers, cargo, or optional equipment. is carrying. The maximum payload for maximum payload. is the weight of the vehicle including a full... OR XXX lb." Look for the vehicle as built by the assembly plant. Vehicle Curb Weight - Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms for determining your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability, with or without a trailer. Payload - The payload listed...
Owner Manual Printing 3
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242 Load Carrying WARNING: The appropriate loading capacity of your vehicle can be limited either by payload capacity (how much weight the vehicle should carry). Overloading or improperly loading your vehicle can contribute to loss of your vehicle, do not add more cargo, even if there is available) or by volume capacity (how much space is space available. Example only: 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Once you have reached the maximum payload of vehicle control and vehicle rollover.
242 Load Carrying WARNING: The appropriate loading capacity of your vehicle can be limited either by payload capacity (how much weight the vehicle should carry). Overloading or improperly loading your vehicle can contribute to loss of your vehicle, do not add more cargo, even if there is available) or by volume capacity (how much space is space available. Example only: 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Once you have reached the maximum payload of vehicle control and vehicle rollover.
Owner Manual Printing 3
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...the door edge that meets the door-latch post, next to the driver's seating position. GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) - These numbers are shown on each axle must never exceed the GVWR. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) is the... total weight placed on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. The label shall be carried by your authorized dealer. is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo + passengers. is ...
...the door edge that meets the door-latch post, next to the driver's seating position. GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) - These numbers are shown on each axle must never exceed the GVWR. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) is the... total weight placed on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. The label shall be carried by your authorized dealer. is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo + passengers. is ...